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    [–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    It's the latest craze among the DIY Linux crowd. Like what gentoo used to be. It has a very opinionated fanbase so they will advertise whenever they see an opening. Hence the "I use arch "btw meme

    [–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

    Is it really the latest craze? Arch seems to be about as popular/controversial as it was when I first tried it in 2014.

    Obligatory disclaimer: I still use Arch, btw :^)

    [–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

    So 2014 is around when I dropped off the whole linux hobbyist boards. Which is why it's "the latest" for me anyway

    [–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

    It's just weird that they specifically mentioned it was easier for beginners when it seems like it's the exact opposite from what I've personally experienced on SteamOS versus my laptop that runs Nobara.

    [–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

    Some of the Arch variants are very easy to use. E.g. Manaro and Garuda give you the ease that Fedora does but with the 'bragging rights' of Arch. Except like this meme is pointing out they aren't considered 'pure Arch' by many.

    I've installed Arch manually before several times but I got fed up of the process and now use ArcoLinux on my latest laptop. It makes install easy and I know enough to fix any issues from past experience.

    NB: Arch has been rock solid for a good 10yrs for me.